Athletic Update
May 5, 2024
Letter from the AD
Thanks for taking the time to stay informed,
Kristi Walker
MAS Athletic Director
Go Bulldogs!
This Week in Athletics:
April Showers Bring Many Schedule Changes
Stay up to date on our middle school and high school sports teams with our athletic website linked below.
Get Your 2024/25 Sports Physical NOW!
Attention all student athletes:
If you plan on playing sports for Morenci MS/HS during the 2024-2025 school year, you are now eligible to get your physical completed and turned into the school. All physicals dated on or after 4/15/2024 will be good for the upcoming 2024-25 school year. To make things easier on families, there are 2 opportunities coming up where your child can get their physical done and be ready for the first day of practice next year.
Friday, May 10 at Morenci HS
To make things even easier on families, 3DPT is coming to Morenci on Friday, May 10, to get physicals taken care of for any interested students. This will take place from 8:00am-10:30am during the school day. This opportunity is open to all students currently in grades 5-11. The sport physicals will be good for athletics for the entire 2024-25 school year.
How to sign your student up:
1. Secure an MHSAA Physical form (click here)
2. Have a parent/guardian complete the physical form including medical history & all signatures.
3. Turn the completed physical form into the MS Office.
- If you turn the completed form in before the end of the school day on Thursday, May 9, 2024, the cost of your physical is covered.
- If you bring the completed physical with you to school on Friday, May 10, you must bring $15 for the exam. Checks payable to 3 Dimensional Physical Therapy or cash.
Friday, June 7 at Adrian College
Students have an opportunity to get their physical at Adrian College on Friday, June 7, 2024 between 1:00pm and 4:00pm. This event, sponsored by 3DPT & Athletico Physical Therapy, will take place in the Merillat Sports & Fitness Center and costs $15.
MHSAA Physical Forms
To download a physical form, visit our school athletic site by clicking here. Select "Forms" at the top of the page and you will find a "Physical Exam Form" for you to download and print. There are also copies of the form available in the MS/HS Office.
Rorick Named Class D State Winner of MHSCA Award
We are extremely proud to announce that Leah Rorick has been selected as the State winner for the Rich Tompkins MHSCA Multi-Sport Athlete Award!
Each year, the Michigan High School Coaches Association accepts nominations from member schools to be considered for this award. The award is geared toward senior athletes who have competed in 3 sports for each of their 4 years in high school. Academics, extracurriculars, & service are also taken into consideration for selection of this prestigious award. Leah has outstanding accolades in all areas and has earned her varsity letter in Cross Country, Volleyball, Basketball, and Track & Field.
It is an honor for Morenci Area Schools to have Leah selected as the 2024 Class D Female recipient. She is the first student from Morenci to ever win this award.
Congratulations, Leah!
Harsh Named Finalist for MIAAA Scholarship
Congratulations to Lauren Harsh, who was named as a finalist for the MIAAA Scholarship.
The Michigan Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association has established a scholarship program for Michigan High School Student-Athletes. The MIAAA believes in rewarding students who flourish in academic and athletic excellence, and who commit to service within their local communities while participating in interscholastic sports. Only 13 scholarships are given throughout the state of Michigan. It is a great accomplishment to be up for selection for such an award. The criterion for selection is highly competitive and includes a variety of athletic and academic accomplishments.
Way to go, Lauren! Keep up the hard work through your final spring season!
Healthy Spot Supports Healthy Grades in Athletics
See You in the Weight Room!
The spring open lifting weight room schedule is Monday, Wednesday, & Friday from 6:20-7:30am. This opportunity is open for all Morenci students in grades 7-12.
Athletic Boosters
The Morenci Athletic Boosters meetings are open to all middle school and high school parents/guardians. Come to a meeting to see what they are up to!
Next meeting:
Monday, May 13, at 6pm in the MS Library
Looking Ahead... Summer Scheduling
Last scheduled day of school = Wednesday, June 5 (1/2 day)
Summer dead period = July 1-July 7
HS preseason fall down time = Thursday, August 1 until 1st practice
1st day of high school fall sports & parent meeting = Monday, August 12
Morenci Middle & High School Athletics
MS/HS Principal: Jonathan Miller
Email: jonathan.miller@morencibulldogs.org
Athletic Director: Kristi Walker
Email: kwalker@morencibulldogs.org
MS/HS Secretary: Darci Lemmon
Email: dlemmon@morencibulldogs.org
MS/HS Office: 517-458-7506